Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual page 423

17. Remove the rocker shaft assemblies.
18. Remove the pushrods. Identify them for installation. They must be installed in their original positions!
19. Remove the tappets. Identify them for installation.
20. Remove the oil pan as previously described.
21. Remove the engine front cover and water pump.
22. Place the timing chain tensioner in the retracted position and install the retaining clip.
23. Turn the engine by hand until the timing marks align at TDC of the power stroke on No.1 piston.
24. Check the camshaft end−play. If excessive, you'll have to replace the thrust plate.
25. Remove the camshaft gear attaching bolt and washer, then slide the gear off the camshaft.
26. Remove the camshaft thrust plate.
27. Carefully slide the camshaft out of the engine block, using caution to avoid any damage to the
camshaft bearings.
To install:
28. Oil the camshaft journals and cam lobes with a heavy (50W) SG grade (or better) engine oil.
29. Install the camshaft in the block, using caution to avoid any damage to the camshaft bearings.
30. Install the thrust plate. Make sure that it covers the main oil gallery. Tighten the attaching screws to
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